A Century for Caroline

By Kaija Langley, TeMika Grooms (Illustrator)

A centenarian shares her secret to a long life with her curious great-granddaughter.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Jasmine travels south to celebrate her Great Grandma Caroline's 100th birthday. Curious about her longevity, Jasmine asks for her secret. Caroline shares that patience, determination, and faith are key, much like skipping stones on a lake. But the true essence of a long life lies in the love and support of family. What wisdom will Jasmine uncover in this heartfelt family tale?

From the publisher

A great grandma imparts the wisdom gained over her one hundred years to an eager little girl in this tender picture book tribute to family and living a long, purposeful, beautiful life, perfect for fans of When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree. Baby girl Jasmine heads south with her dad to join the family in celebrating Great Grandma Caroline’s 100th birthday. Jasmine knows one hundred years is a very long time. It’s longer than a goldfish lives, or a hamster–or even a dog! When she gets to Great Grandma Caroline’s house, she asks: how did she get to be so old? According to Caroline, living such a long, hearty life takes a heap of patience, a dollop of determination, and a whole lot of faith–just like learning to skip stones on the lake. And the most important thing is surrounding yourself with family and those who love you.

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